Who is it for?

Anyone who is bothered by either blue, red or spider veins on the
face, thighs, calves and ankles; as well as people with aching,
burning and/or cramping in the legs caused by broken veins.

What could the treatment involve?

Both vascular laser treatments and traditional sclerotherapy are
available. Lasers have an advantage in that they're better at
targeting tiny veins that are often difficult to inject. Lasers
can't reach deep enough for some leg veins, however, and may be used
in tandem with traditional sclerotherapy to achieve the desired
result.

Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a sclerosing solution
directly into the vein.

How does it work?

Laser: The Altus YAG Laser is used in this treatment. As the laser
is passed over a site, its energy is absorbed into the targeted
vessel, obliterating it. The body then reabsorbs the vein, causing
it to disappear.

Sclerotherapy: Spider veins are caused by abnormal blood flow and
unstable vessel walls in the affected veins. The sclerosing solution
further weakens the walls to the point that they collapse into one
another. The vein is then reabsorbed and disappears.

What can I expect?

Depending on the extent of the treatment, you may have to wear
elastic stockings and/or some kind of compression wrap for several
days to several weeks. You may notice slight bruising when you
remove the wraps.

Please note: This treatment will not deter the development of new
veins. It also is not designed for varicose veins that most often
must be surgically removed.

Results

Depending on the severity of the problem, a series of sessions will
be required and can be scheduled at 2-4 week intervals. The skin
will noticeably improve with each treatment. Maintenance treatments
may be needed annually.